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1 School Nursing Service Newsletter Autumn Edition 2015 Welcome to the 1 st edition of the School Nursing Service Newsletter. This is for children, young people, families and schools in. Who are we? What is our role? School Nurses are public health nurses who lead and deliver the Healthy Child Programme for school aged children and young people. We promote your health and wellbeing with a focus on early help and prevention. We also support and address any health needs that may affect young people. Every child and young person, who attends school, an educational provision or is home educated in, will have a named School Nurse who is supported by their team. Did you know.? School Nurses are not based in individual schools. Instead, we are based within the community and we work in partnership with school-aged children, young people and their families. We deliver the Health Child Programme in a variety of locations that will include schools, at home or within the local community. 1

We promote your health and wellbeing with a focus on early help and prevention. We also support and address any health needs that may affect young people.

2 Below is a list of our School Nurses, which school they are the named Nurse for and the clinic they are based at. Sarah Logan Gemma Conway Julia Walsh Victoria Waters Judith Foster Joan Atkinson Mike Delooze Tracy Fairhurst Debbie Stott Cowley International College Queens Park Primary Bleak Hill Primary St Teresa s Rainford C/E Primary Brook Lodge Primary Corpus Christi Primary Rivington Primary Garswood Primary Chapel End Holy Cross Parish Church St Aidans St Peter & St Pauls Rainford High School St Thomas of Canterbury Rectory Carr Mill Primary St Marys Haydock High School Alternative Education college Home Education Leigh Vale Hope Academy District Primary English Martyrs St Augustine s Ashurst Primary Blackbrook Primary Penkford Lyme Primary Newton Primary St Mary s Infants and Juniors St James Wargrave Grange Valley St Peter s Primary The Sutton Academy 2 Sutton Manor Sutton Oak Clinic

Teresa s Rainford C/E Primary Brook Lodge Primary Corpus Christi Primary Rivington Primary Garswood Primary Chapel End Holy Cross Parish Church St Aidans St Peter & St Pauls Rainford High School St

3 Naomi Lewis Sophie Hayworth Clare Bromiley Gill Lucas Jill Scully Bernie Jackson Sherdley Primary YOS Provision St Cuthbert s Willow Tree Youth Offending Allanson Street Eaves Lane St. Theresa s St Ann s Broad Oak Holy Spirit Robins Lane Rainhill High St John Vianney Rainhill St Anne s St Mary St Thomas Eccleston Lane Ends Tower College-to provide immunisations only Thatto Heath Nutgrove Longton Lane St Austins Oakdene De La Salle Eccleston Mere Merton Bank St Bartholomews St Julies Clinic Clinic Clinic Bowery Clinic Elephant Lane WA9 5PR Bowery Clinic Elephant Lane WA9 5PR Bowery Clinic Elephant Lane WA9 5PR The information is correct at the time of publishing. Should there be a change to who your named Nurses may be; we will inform when you contact the clinic. 3

Nutgrove Longton Lane St Austins Oakdene De La Salle Eccleston Mere Merton Bank St Bartholomews St Julies Clinic Clinic Clinic Bowery Clinic Elephant Lane WA9 5PR 01744 816831 Bowery Clinic Elephant

4 We are also available at Drop Ins Every high school in has a confidential drop in service for young people to use. Drop ins are held every week and young people can talk to the named school nurse or one of the team in confidence. What is meant by Confidential? We will not disclose anything that has been discussed, with anyone else. Whilst it is a confidential service, we will encourage young people to discuss their concerns with their parent/guardian. We will only break confidentiality if we are concerned that the young person or someone else is at a significant risk of harm. Young people can come and talk to us about anything that is worrying them, like Keeping Healthy Immunisations Feeling Down Relationships And lots more! Please come and see us! Here is the list of our current drop in locations. Cowley International College De La Salle St Cuthberts Sutton Academy St Augustines Haydock High School Rainford High Technology College Rainhill High School Thursdays 1-2pm Wednesdays 1-2pm Tuesdays 1pm-1.30pm Tuesday pm Wednesday pm Wednesday 1-2pm Wednesdays 12.45pm-1.30pm Wednesday 12.20pm 1pm Social Media we also have a Facebook page where we put on health advice and events that we feel are health related in the Bridgewater area so why not visit the page 4

We will not disclose anything that has been discussed, with anyone else. Whilst it is a confidential service, we will encourage young people to discuss their concerns with their parent/guardian.

5 Current Health Topics Head Lice Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair. They are particularly common in children. Head lice are whitish to grey-brown in colour, and smaller than the size of a pinhead when first hatched. When fully grown they're about the size of a sesame seed. They can't fly, jump or swim and are spread by head-to-head contact, climbing from the hair of an infected person to the hair of someone else. A head lice infestation isn't the result of dirty hair or poor hygiene. All types of hair can be affected, regardless of its length and condition. Treating head lice Head lice can usually be effectively treated with lotions or sprays designed to kill head lice, or by wet combing, using a specially designed head lice comb. Wet combing can be used without lotions or sprays, but it needs to be done regularly and can take a long time to do thoroughly. Lotions or sprays can be used as an alternative. However, to be totally effective they need to be applied correctly and thoroughly. Your pharmacist will be able to recommend an over-the-counter lotion or spray and give you advice about how to use it correctly. 5

They can't fly, jump or swim and are spread by head-to-head contact, climbing from the hair of an infected person to the hair of someone else.

6 Preventing head lice It's difficult to prevent a head lice infestation because head lice are spread by head-to-head contact. Regular detection combing for example, on a weekly basis is the best way to find new lice quickly. Lotions and sprays don't prevent head lice infestations and should only be used if a live louse has been found on you, or your child s head. Internet Safety Christmas is approaching and you may receive your first device that can access the internet or you may already have a device that can. Devices could be, for example, a Smart Phone, Tablet, Computer, Laptop, and Games Console. The internet is a useful source for information however it can come with hidden dangers. It is important to be aware how you can keep safe. Internet safety Top tips. Keep your privacy settings as high as possible. Don t post any personal information online like your address, address or mobile number. Think carefully before posting pictures or videos of yourself. Once you ve put a picture of yourself online most people can see it and may be able to download it, it s not just yours anymore. Never give out your passwords. Don t befriend people you don t know. Don t meet up with people you ve met online. Speak to your parent or carer if someone suggests you should meet up. Remember that not everyone online is who they say they are. 6

Lotions and sprays don't prevent head lice infestations and should only be used if a live louse has been found on you, or your child s head.

7 Think carefully about what you say before you post something online. Respect other people s views, even if you don t agree with someone else s views it doesn t mean you need to be rude If you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe or worried: leave the website and tell a trusted adult immediately. REMEMBER! Thank you for reading our first newsletter! If you wish to contribute to future editions or if you have any suggestions, please contact: Sarah Deakin [email protected] Catherine Hadland [email protected] You Said We Did!!!-November

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